5 trends to expect from the commercial property market in 2015

2014 was a great year for the commercial property market in the UK, with many commercial agents reporting a year full of activity and positivity. With the market still enjoying a certain momentum, here are five trends that we can expect to see in ... Read more

Ten of the UK’s most festive Christmas markets

With just two weeks to go until Christmas, we’re looking at some of the most festive places to do your shopping this winter. Across the UK, towns and cities have embraced the Christmas spirit and that can only be a good thing for consumers and ... Read more

Retailers preparing for Black Friday madness

It’s the day when prices plummet and shoppers storm the streets in the hope of finding massive discounts in time for Christmas. There can be no doubt that America’s post Thanksgiving tradition has taken off here in the UK. American giants Amazon ... Read more

Prime retail locations proving difficult to find

It is becoming increasingly difficult to find prime retail locations in shopping centres and on high streets, according to a recent report from Retail Week. The Shop Report 2014 was released this week and provides an insight into the challenges ... Read more

5 things to consider when searching for commercial property

Whether you are finding a commercial property for the first time or the hundredth, there are a number of key decisions that need to be made. We’ve listed five of the most important things that need to be considered when finding new premises for your ... Read more

5 tips for retailers on improving customer engagement

Customer interaction can be the difference between a buzzing shop floor and closing down sale. Retailers are having to work harder than ever to keep afloat, but it is those who are adapting to meet the needs of modern consumers that are thriving on ... Read more

Commercial property returns poised for 25 year high

A report from global real estate company M&G Real Estate has predicted that the UK Commercial property market could achieve returns of over 20% for 2014, the highest amount in 25 years. Thanks to increased confidence and an increase in ... Read more

Great British High Street Awards – shortlist announced

The names of the towns, cities and streets that will battle it out to be called the best location for shoppers in the UK have been revealed. The competition is being run by the Future High Streets Forum and highlights innovative methods of boosting ... Read more

“Google is very much the marketing key at the moment” – NovaLoca interview with Simon Fraser from Fraser Commercial

With many agents enjoying a buoyant year so far in the commercial property market, has there ever been a better time to start your own agency? This is exactly what the Managing Director of Manchester based agency Fraser Commercial, Simon Fraser ... Read more

Thousands of retailers benefitting from £1,000 business rates discount

Around 300,000 retail premises across the UK have benefitted from more than £272 million of tax relief this year, says the new High Streets Minister Penny Mordaunt. Speaking at the annual high street retailers conference, the Minister said: “A ... Read more